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Felicitous

/fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Well-chosen or suited to the circumstances; appropriate.

    "Her felicitous remarks during the meeting helped to ease the tension."
  2. 2

    Marked by happiness or good fortune.

    "The felicitous occasion was celebrated with great joy."

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The word 'felicitous' originates from the Latin 'felicitas', meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune', which evolved through the French 'félicités' in the 18th century, reflecting a shift towards describing something that is well-suited or appropriate.

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